Love Your Heart: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Valve Disease: When are you ready for surgery? Jul 02, 2019

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Steven Nissen, MD, Chairman of the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Cleveland Clinic talks with Marc Gillinov, MD, Chairman of the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery and Brian Griffin, MD, Section Head Cardiovascular Imaging to about when a patient should consider surgery or treatment for valve disease, who should consider catheter based valve treatment.

Pulmonary Hypertension – what you should know Jun 25, 2019

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Dr. Miriam Jacob discusses pulmonary hypertension with cardiac surgeon Dr. Michael Tong and pulmonologist Dr. Gustavo Heresi. Topics covered include what is pulmonary hypertension and when should you consider this as a diagnosis, diagnostic testing, how treatment is decided, types of treatment such as medical anagement, lifestyle changes, surgery for those who have chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) and when lung transplant is considered. The pulmonary hypertension team approach at Cleveland Clinic is described as well as how the team works with your local doctors to provide the best care possible – the goal is the right diagnosis – the right treatment – and knowing when to escalate therapy when needed.

Should Your Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Be Closed? Jun 18, 2019

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Dr. Amar Krishnaswamy, MD, FACC, Interventional Cardiologist at Cleveland Clinic explains what a PFO is; what a closure device looks like, describes factors that play a role in deciding if an adult patient should have a PFO closure, and considerations when deciding whether PFO closure is right for you.

What makes a recipe heart healthy? Jun 11, 2019

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Kate Patton, Med, RD, CCSD, LD, Preventive Cardiology nutrition expert goes over what should be included in heart healthy recipes, how to decrease butter and fat in baked goods, best oils to use in cooking, heart healthy spreads, dressings and dips, limiting sugar, and substitutes for pasta. Kate also talks about sodium alternatives for those who need to limit sodium in their diet. If you are concerned about being able to follow a heart healthy diet or facing hurdles when it comes to altering favorite recipes, Kate offers many practical tips and ideas.

PARTNER 3: What you should know about low risk TAVR Jun 04, 2019

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Dr. Lars Svensson, Chairman of the Heart and Vascular Institute, and Dr. Samir Kapadia, Chairman of the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, have been involved with PARTNER trials over many years. Together, they discuss the history of the PARTNER Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) trials, the results of the low risk PARTNER 3 trial and what it means for patients with aortic stenosis, who should have TAVR and considerations for treatment of aortic stenosis in young patients. What should you know if you have aortic stenosis requiring treatment?

Cardiac MRI: What you should know if your doctor orders a cardiac MRI May 28, 2019

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Dr. Deborah Kwon Director of MRI in the Miller Family Heart & Vascular Institute at Cleveland Clinic answers common questions about cardiac MRI: What is it used for? Is it safe after surgery or if you have a device implanted? What does conditionally safe mean? Is MRI safe after heart valve surgery? How long does an MRI take? What if I am claustrophobic? Who should not have an MRI? And – how do you get your results?

Tafamidis treatment of transthyretin mediated amyloidosis (TTR) approved by FDA May 21, 2019

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Mazen Hanna, MD, Co-Director of the Cleveland Clinic’s Amyloidosis Center talks about the FDA’s recent approval of the drug Tafamidis for the treatment of ATTR Amyloidosis (also known as Amyloid Transthyretin Amyloidosis), the research behind it, what this medication does, and what this means for patients.

Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH): What Patients Should Know May 14, 2019

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Dr. Nicholas Smedira leads a panel of experts in the discussion of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) . Cardiac surgeon Dr. Michael Tong, pulmonologist Dr. Gustavo Heresi, interventional radiologist Dr. Ihab Haddadin, and vascular medicine specialist Dr. John Bartholomew discuss what is CTEPH and how it is different from other types of pulmonary hypertension, risk factors for CTEPH, medical management including types of blood thinners and length of treatment, surgical treatment, types of diagnostic testing, non-surgical therapies, and how to choose a treatment center.

Carotid Artery Disease: Common Questions and Answers May 07, 2019

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Lee Kirksey, MD, vascular surgeon and Vice Chairman of Vascular Surgery, leads a discussion of common questions about carotid artery disease with vascular surgeon Christopher Smolock, MD, and cardiovascular interventionalist Joseph Campbell, MD, including: When is carotid artery disease treated? What is the ideal medical management? What do you do with statin intolerance? What do you do for a 100% blocked artery? What is the best treatment for the patient: endarterectomy vs. stent?

Left Atrial Appendage Closure: Preventing Strokes in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Apr 30, 2019

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Oussama Wazni, MD, Section Head, Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, and electrophysiologist Walid Saliba, MD, discuss atrial fibrillation stroke prevention, and the role of left atrial appendage occlusion. Drs. Wazni and Saliba also discuss outcomes noted at Cleveland Clinic, what to do in patients that are unable to take Coumadin due to the risk of bleeding, FDA indications, new technology available and the role of LAA occlusion in light of the newer anticoagulants.